FGA-2009-003:EMC RepliStor Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
2009.April.08
Summary:
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Fortinet's FortiGuard Global Security Research Team has discovered a buffer overflow vulnerability in EMC RepliStor.
Impact:
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Remote code execution.
Risk:
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Critical
Affected Software:
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EMC RepliStor 6.2 SP4 and earlier
EMC RepliStor 6.3 SP1 and earlier
Additional Information:
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A remote, unauthenticated user may connect over TCP to the "ctrlservice.exe" or "rep_srv.exe" process and send a specially-crafted
message to cause a heap based buffer overflow, which can result in arbitrary code execution.
Solutions:
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The FortiGuard Global Security Research Team released the signature "EMC.RepliStor.Integer.Overflow"
Users should use EMC's Powerlink solution to upgrade to the following EMC RepliStor products:
RepliStor 6.2 SP5: Navigate in Powerlink to Home > Support > Software Downloads and Licensing > Downloads P-R >RepliStor 6.2 SP5
RepliStor 6.3 SP2: Navigate in Powerlink to Home > Support > Software Downloads and Licensing > Downloads P-R >RepliStor 6.3 SP2
Fortinet customers who subscribe to Fortinet’s intrusion prevention (IPS) service should be protected against this buffer overflow
vulnerability. Fortinet’s IPS service is one component of FortiGuard Subscription Services, which also offer comprehensive solutions
such as antivirus, Web content filtering and antispam capabilities. These services enable protection against threats on both application
and network layers. FortiGuard Services are continuously updated by the FortiGuard Global Security Research Team, which enables Fortinet
to deliver a combination of multi-layered security intelligence and true zero-day protection from new and emerging threats.
These updates are delivered to all FortiGate, FortiMail and FortiClient products. Fortinet strictly follows responsible disclosure
guidelines to ensure optimum protection during a threat's lifecycle.
References:
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FortiGuard Advisory: http://www.fortiguardcenter.com/advisory/FGA-2009-13.html
EMC Powerlink: powerlink.emc.com
CVE ID: CVE-2009-1119
Acknowledgments:
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Zhenhua Liu of Fortinet's FortiGuard Global Security Research Team
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